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What makes a partner perfect?
An ideal partner is respectful of and sensitive to the other, having uniquely individual goals and priorities. They feel congenial toward and supportive of one another’s overall goals in life. They are sensitive to the other’s wants, desires and feelings, and place them on an equal basis with their own.
Are relationships always perfect?
There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. A perfect relationship is one where “You live and let live, understanding is deep, and you respect the other person’s individuality.” In a relationship, love must run deep such that even a thought of the person will bring a smile to your lips and heart.
How do you overcome perfectionism in a relationship?
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- Motivate yourself to change by learning the benefits of not being perfectionistic.
- Recognize the fears which underlie perfectionism.
- Practice self-compassion.
- Start to imagine “good-enough” outcomes for those times when a high standard cannot be met.
- Stop seeking quick results.
What does it mean to not be perfect in life?
Not being perfect is exciting because it means that you have space to change, learn and live life with the wind in your hair, the thrill of your heart beating a little faster. Imperfection can become the perfect place to be because it gives you choices. Do you need a helping hand?
What would happen if the perfect person could ever exist?
Ironically, if someone ever could achieve this impossible state of perfection, it’s likely that very few people would tolerate him or her. For the perfect individual would be a constant reminder to all others of their shortcomings. Not to mention that they probably wouldn’t be much fun to be with.
What is the closest to perfection in life?
The only perfection is in being present, yet the perfectionist is never present The closest thing to perfection is in the ability to be fully present. Without any distracting thoughts measuring or grading ourselves, we’re free to really be in the moment. It’s at that moment that we’re truly alive.
Why do some people want to be perfect?
People who want to be perfect usually have an exaggerated sense of their own shortcomings. They typically received messages earlier in life that they weren’t good enough. So they decided that only by being perfect would they be beyond reproach.